High risk pregnancy

7^th of January 2011 (5weeks)

Hi everyone, 

First, happy 5^th weeks Little Bean.

Then, I have gone to the doctor today. She told me what I didn’t want to hear. I’ll have a high risk pregnancy because of my weight and asthma. Let’s be honest; I knew that was coming. Being overweight while pregnant can cause serious problems. If you are trying to conceive and you are considered obese, see your doctor before conceiving. 

I don’t regret getting pregnant at all though. To me, this is a great occasion to change my eating and exercise habits. Little Bean is my reason to change. He deserves a healthy beginning of life; he deserves me to care for him and to do my best to have him healthy. 

I’m a little worried, that doctor cannot take care of me and didn’t refer me to any specific doctor. She just told me to call the hospital and that I’ll eventually get an appointment. She also mentioned it could take up to 4 months. So I wonder…if I’m at high risk, why do I have to wait 4 months? What about women who are healthy? Will they wait 6 months or more before getting to know if their precious baby is healthy? I do not understand that. All I want is to know if Little Bean is okay. I was expecting at least a prenatal visit in the first trimester, but if the waiting line is 4 months…there is no way that will happen. I find that sad and frustrating.

I tried calling the hospital as soon as I got home, but they all close at 4pm…so I’ll have to wait until Monday. That sounds like a long time although it’s not. I hope they will let me in before the waiting time. That’s for that…my ranting ends here.

This afternoon, after the doctor, we went shopping for SONIA’S WEDDING GOWN! Isn’t that wonderful? I really enjoyed being back into the store of St Hubert street. They have that magic inside that all brides-to-be have. She tried a couple of dresses on and I *think* she really likes one of the dresses. It’s gorgeous on her and she looks GORGEOUS. I’m so happy that she’s getting married. It’s her turn to live that special day. I’m just SO excited and SO happy. Little Bean and I will have grown a lot by the time she gets married though, Little Bean will be 8 months big. I’m Sonia’s maid of honour, so I’ll need to get a custom dress. We have an idea on what we want, but I have no clue on what color I want to pick. Like, no idea at all. It’s okay. I’ll figure it out before the wedding…hopefully. Hehe. We got home late, and we had guests over, I was SO hungry. Mom looked at me and just told me “you’re so pale looking” I swear I was going to faint if I didn’t eat anything in the next 5 minutes. I’m sorry Little Bean for making you starve a bit. 

Other than the doctor, today was a good day.

Take care, 

Little Bean, we love you,

Carlinha